flowering moss
Also known as: widow's cross
A mat-forming, succulent perennial to 10cm tall, with fleshy, bright green, needle-like leaves. In late spring and early summer it produces horizontally branched clusters of starry, pink flowers. Plants may be short-lived but they self-seed freely
Scientific classification
- Species
- flowering moss (Sedum pulchellum)
- Genus
- Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of flowering moss
Distribution map
C and EC USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of flowering moss
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flowering moss care guide
- Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwoood cuttings or seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun to partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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